Compare/Cub Cadet Ex2900 vs Cub Cadet Sc2400

Cub Cadet Ex2900 vs Cub Cadet Sc2400

Verdict: Cub Cadet Ex2900 vs Cub Cadet Sc2400

The Cub Cadet Ex2900 and the Cub Cadet Sc2400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Sc2400 leads on rated power with 24 hp against 23 hp. Cub Cadet Sc2400 is the lighter machine (580 kg vs 1,156 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Ex2900 holds more fuel (23.8 L vs 22.0 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Cub Cadet Sc2400 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet Ex2900 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

23 hp

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Cub CadetReference

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$16,289 (2009)Reference

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Steering

powerReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

23.8 LReference

22.0 LReference

Engine

21.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

72 x 74 mmReference

Power

21.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

4-inch dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

3300Reference

Oil capacity

20.4 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.4 LReference

3.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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17.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

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15.2 kWReference

Power (net)

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15.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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17.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Idle RPM

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1150-3470Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

16.9 kWReference

12.3 kWReference

Type

HydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

21.2 lpmReference

13.2 lpmReference

Total flow

37.5 lpmReference

26.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

16.3 lpmReference

13.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

I (limited)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

498 kgReference

299 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

2100 (SAE 16/32)Reference

Engine RPM

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2100@3338Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

154 cmReference

139 cmReference

Weight

1156 kgReference

166 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

18x8.5-10Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

26x12.0-12Reference

Ag front

7-14Reference

18x8.5-10Reference

Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

26x12.0-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

25x8.5-14Reference

18x8.50-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

26x12.00-12Reference

Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

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Length

278 cmReference

242 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

113 cmReference

Operating weight

1156 kgReference

580 kgReference

Ground clearance

25 cmReference

19 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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126 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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181 cmReference

Cub Cadet Ex2900 attachments

Ex2900 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet CB75 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Cub Cadet CB75 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

226 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

220 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

314 cmReference

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Loading height

204 cmReference

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Bucket force

1182 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

826 kgReference

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Variants

Sc2400 TD

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includes 60-inch mid-mount mowerReference

Sc2400 TL

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includes loaderReference

Sc3400 TLD

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includes mower and loaderReference

Sc2450

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tractor backhoeReference

Cub Cadet Sc2400 attachments

Sc2400 Serial Number Location

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.